portiere

Example Sentences

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Meantime, the prince retrieved his priceless paintings and handmade clothes from the portiere, or janitor, who had helpfully hidden them when the inspector called.

From Time Magazine Archive

He thought he saw Cathy’s door close very silently, but perhaps the leaping candlelight had fooled his eyes, for a portiere seemed to move too.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck

Then, she drew the burlap portiere across the mosquito door, and lighted her candle, and began writing,—writing what?

From The Freebooters of the Wilderness by Laut, Agnes C. (Agnes Christina)

The plight of the good man's mind may be imagined when, now accompanied by the young girl, he again approached the leather curtain or portiere of the hall.

From The Executioner's Knife Or Joan of Arc by Sue, Eug?ne

After repeated knocking he decided to go to the door, which he did, with hell-fire in his eyes, as his fiancée stepped behind a portiere.

From Edgar Saltus: The Man by Saltus, Marie